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Embiid's Consistency and Health Concerns Impact MVP Candidacy

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid is on a historic scoring streak, but his MVP candidacy is hindered by missed games due to injuries.

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Takeaways: Fred VanVleet rescues Rockets with late heroics in Detroit

The Rockets stayed above .500 thanks largely to Fred VanVleet, who had 12 fourth-quarter points and made crucial plays late to thwart Detroit’s upset bid.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. sparks Rockets in upset win over Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Jabari Smith Jr. (14 points, 12 rebounds, game-high 40 minutes) sparked the short-handed Rockets in an upset win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green continues surge, but Tyrese Maxey even better as Sixers edge Rockets

Rockets guard Jalen Green was very good for a second straight game, but Tyrese Maxey was even better as the Sixers extended Houston’s losing streak to three.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka updates Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. injury timelines

Jabari Smith Jr. (left ankle) and Dillon Brooks (right oblique) could rejoin the Rockets in a week or so, per Ime Udoka. For now, Jeff Green and Jae’Sean Tate will start.

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Report: Rockets could target backup center by February trade deadline

“Houston could look to make an upgrade in their frontcourt behind Alperen Şengun,” Yahoo’s @JakeLFischer says of a potential #Rockets trade.

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Takeaways: Cavs edge Rockets in overtime after Alperen Sengun’s potential winner rims out

Alperen Sengun (24 points, 8 rebounds) and Fred VanVleet (27 points, 17 assists) played well in defeat, but Sengun’s potential game-winner rimmed out in Cleveland.

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Takeaways: Damian Lillard’s Bucks avoid upset, but Rockets show their mettle

Damian Lillard’s Bucks had enough offense to survive an upset bid by Fred VanVleet and the visiting Rockets, who had their five-game winning streak snapped.

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In Memphis return, Dillon Brooks cooks Grizzlies as Rockets win fifth straight

In his first return to Memphis as a visitor, Dillon Brooks (team-high 26 points) hit a dagger 3-pointer in the final minute and led Houston (13-9) to a fifth straight win.

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As 2023-24 season passes quarter pole, surging Rockets see clear progress

“They are playing through the right guys and playing winning basketball,” Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. tells @BigSargeSportz of the Rockets.

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Rockets 117, Grizzlies 104: Tari Eason’s career night extends winning streaks

With a career-high 25 points and 14 rebounds versus Memphis, Tari Eason lifted Houston to its fourth consecutive win and 11th straight at home.

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Takeaways: Rockets clinch season series versus Denver as Jalen Green ices first road win

Jalen Green scored an efficient 25 points and iced the game late as Houston secured its first road win and the season series over the defending NBA champs.

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Nuggets present Houston’s Jeff Green with 2023 NBA championship ring

At Friday’s game, the Nuggets honored Jeff Green — who signed with Houston last offseason — by presenting the veteran with his 2023 NBA championship ring.

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Report: As NBA trade season nears, Rockets aren’t interested in deal for Chicago’s Zach LaVine

Shooting guard has been a position of inconsistency for the Rockets, but Chicago’s Zach LaVine won’t be a trade target, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green enjoys road breakout as Nuggets handle short-handed Rockets

Jalen Green was very efficient with 26 points and 9 assists on hot shooting, but the defending NBA champs had too much for the weary and short-handed Rockets.

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Dillon Brooks offers advice, perspective for Houston’s slumping prospects

“Just keep that same confidence,” Dillon Brooks says of his advice for Houston's young players. “Take those [slumps] as learning experiences.”

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Takeaways: In close loss to Warriors, Rockets finish with Aaron Holiday over Jalen Green

Houston (6-6) has lost three straight after a 121-116 loss at Golden State. Alperen Sengun had another monster game with 30 points (56.5% FG) and 13 rebounds.

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Ex-Nugget Jeff Green lifts Rockets by calling out Denver’s late plays

“He was calling out every play there at the end, so I’m sure they weren’t very happy with him,” Fred VanVleet says of Jeff Green during Houston’s win over Denver.

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Rockets react to sixth straight win as Jeff Green stuns Denver late

Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun, and Jeff Green all had big nights as Houston rallied past defending NBA champion Denver to secure its sixth straight win.

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Interviews: Ime Udoka, Rockets react to fifth straight win, Fred VanVleet’s late heroics

After late heroics by Fred VanVleet, the Rockets have suddenly won five straight games. Here’s what Ime Udoka and key players said postgame.

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Rockets celebrate fifth straight win as Fred VanVleet takes over late versus Pelicans

Despite trailing for most of the second half, the #Rockets won their fifth straight game after an electric 8-0 burst in the final 80 seconds by Fred VanVleet.

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Four straight wins: Jalen Green explodes as Rockets rout Lakers, LeBron James

By routing LeBron James and the Lakers, Jalen Green’s #Rockets won their fourth straight game and moved above .500 for the first time in three seasons.

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On this day: Kemba Walker first return to Charlotte as a Boston Celtic

On this day, Celtics starting point guard Kemba Walker made his first return to his former team -- the Charlotte Hornets -- as a Celtic.

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The Nuggets Are Not Messing Around

Denver’s businesslike start to the season is sending a very clear message: It will not be succumbing to any sort of championship hangover.

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Rockets reaction: Amen Thompson dazzles, Jalen Green returns healthy to finish off 4-1 preseason

In Friday’s #Rockets win, Jalen Green made a healthy return with 20 points in 28 minutes, and Fred VanVleet and Amen Thompson had their most efficient games yet.

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